10.29.2021
Farruko Joins Forces With Music’s Most Renowned DJs for PEPAS EP
The multi-Platinum selling artist recruits Benny Benassi, David Guetta, Robin Schulz, Steve Aoki, and Tiësto for one-of-a-kind remixes of his global chart-topping song “PEPAS”
The Puerto Rican Urbano performer’s LA 167 album debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart
Farruko Receives A Nomination For the 2021 American Music Awards in the “Favorite Latin Song” Category for His Global Hit “PEPAS”
The Announcement:
October 29, 2021 (Miami, FL) – Latin music’s most versatile and experimental artist, Farruko, continues to make history with the release of his PEPAS EP which sees him enlisting the help of top-selling globally acclaimed DJs David Guetta, Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Robin Schulz, and Benny Benassi. The songs are available to stream on all digital platforms today.
Listen to PEPAS EP: https://Farruko.lnk.to/PepasFarrukoEP
With the bundle, fans of the performer will see what happens when some of the world’s most critically acclaimed and esteemed DJs put their individual spins on the genre’s most ineffaceable song at the moment. Since its debut, “PEPAS” has encountered monumental successes having charted No. 1 on Billboard’s “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs” (8 weeks in the top spot), “Hot Latin Songs,” “Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales,” “Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs,” and “Latin Digital Song Sales” charts. The song was listed at No. 29 on Billboard’s Hot 100, currently ranks at No. 5 on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart, and has over 358 million total streams (it has well over 154 million views on YouTube alone) and over 3 million daily streams. Just yesterday, Farruko hit another milestone with “PEPAS” and was nominated for the 2021 American Music Awards in the “Favorite Latin Song” category. “PEPAS” continues to establish itself as a massive Latin crossover hit with Farruko’s late-night TV debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Sony Music Latin and Carbon Fiber Music have also awarded the performer with commemorative plaques celebrating the song’s global success and the myriad of certifications it has received: Platinum in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico; CAC Platinum + Gold; 2X Platinum in Peru; 3X Platinum in Spain; Gold in Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands; and 8X Platinum in the United States.
“Having all of these globally renowned DJs produce their own remix version of Pepas is a testament that music is universal. When I recorded this song I knew it was going to be good, but in the manner that it has impacted around the world and people from all walks of life is really something incredible. Grateful for all the support, and especially from these DJs who have played the song in front of thousands of fans and stages all over the world!” notes Farruko
“When I first heard Pepas, I knew it was a special record. The melody on it is absolutely extraordinary. It was the first thing I noticed, and I just knew I needed to put my spin on it. This is the second time Farruko & I have collaborated together, and I’m thrilled to be working with him again putting a huge Aoki style drop on this massive hit,” commented Steve Aoki .
“With my team of producers, we were working on a mash-up idea. It’s such an irresistible track, I wanted to bring into my musical world and give it a slightly darker, clubbier spin. Hey, clubbing is back, and we need this track in that space! I’m thrilled that what started as a mash-up dj tool idea has become an official remix. Muchas Gracias, Farruko!” expressed Benny Benassi.
The Puerto Rican multi-Platinum selling artist’s success doesn’t end with “PEPAS” as his recently released album LA 167 has also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. For this album, Farruko felt inspired by the nostalgia of his youth and named the album after the main highway that runs through his hometown of Bayamón, PR. Staying true to his nonconformist approach to music, LA 167 fuses and embodies the eclectic subcultures and genres that have inspired the singer-songwriter throughout his career. As an ode to both Puerto Rico and his late grandfather, the album is nostalgic, festive, vulnerable, and full of pride for the Urbano pioneer’s heritage. LA 167 features 25 expansive and unrivaled tracks that coalesce perreo beats, “pilita” (the EDM sounds popularized by the Dominican Republic), and reggae.
Farruko’s hit anthem “La Tóxica” also finds a home on the new album. “La Tóxica” debuted in the top 10 of Billboard’s “Latin Digital Song Sales” list, in the top 15 of “Hot Latin Songs,” peaked at No. 1 in nine countries, No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs and Latin Streaming Songs, and scored him a 2021 Latin GRAMMY® nomination in the “Best Reggaeton Performance” category. Most recently the singer-songwriter released the video for his song “El Incomprendido” with Victor Cardenas and Dj Adoni. The EDM-inflected banger interjects the iconic 1999 Eurodance sound of the classic “Better Off Alone” by Alice Deejay and has amassed over 15.42 million YouTube views. The album also sees Farruko team up with Ñengo Flow, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler, Brray, Secreto, Noriel, Luar, White Star, India Martinez, Lenier, Jamaican dancehall singer Mavado, and repeat collaborator Pedro Capó, who worked with the performer in 2019 for the 25x Platinum hit “Calma.” Next month Farruko will kick off his first US Tour that will make stops in 15 cities. He hit a career milestone and made history by selling out Puerto Rico’s renowned Coliseo arena during a presale for 2 nights for his upcoming homecoming shows of “LA 167 Tour.”
PEPAS EP Tracklist:
- Pepas (David Guetta Remix)
- Pepas (Tïesto Remix)
- Pepas (Robin Schulz Remix)
- Pepas (Steve Aoki Remix)
- Pepas (Benny Benassi Remix)
Credit: Mike Ho
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Farruko Stats & Accolades:
Social Media Following: Instagram (18.5 million), Twitter (4.7 million), Facebook (15 million likes), YouTube (13.7 million)
2x Nominee at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards (vote here until 3pm ET on March 23rd)
Winner – Premios Juventud 2021 (La Mezcla Perfecta)
2x Latin GRAMMY Award Winner (2016, 2019)
ASCAP Latin Songwriter of the Year (2018)
Latin Billboard Award Winner (2015)
Nine Latin Airplay #1 Hits (including 2020’s “La Toxica”)
“After his 2017 single ‘Krippy Kush’ became the first Latin trap song to reach the Hot 100 singles chart, Farruko did the unexpected by shifting his next album away from the burgeoning format and returning to urbano’s reggae roots. Eschewing tough rap braggadocio in favor of tuff gong vibrations, Gangalee makes Carribbean connections via cuts like the breezy ‘Quédate’ and the throwback ‘Pórtate Mal.'” – Rolling Stone’s Best Latin Albums of 2019 (Gangalee)
“Whether or not you realize it, this Puerto Rican rapper is one of the most popular artists in America right now.” – Vice
“Luckily, a few artists have taken on the task of ensuring [reggaeton’s] origins aren’t suppressed or forgotten. Farruko is one of the few at the forefront, doing so in the most overt fashion…Farruko, who has over a decade of experience in the music industry, has been a part of that time of reinvention for reggaeton, trap en español, and now reggae…Taking on the advice of the wise, Farruko more often than not says the least but does the most, pouring out his thoughts, emotions and vision for the future of Latin music into extended albums and tracks.” – Remezcla
The Background:
About Farruko
Farruko is recognized as one of the most important musical phenomena in the Latin music industry. Thanks to his fantastic artistic versatility and his excellence on stage, the multi-platinum artist and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner has managed to conquer massive audiences around the world, becoming one of the most innovative exponents of the reggaeton genre. With eight successful studio albums and multiple collaborations with international artists of different genres, his success has impacted the Hispanic American community, in such a way that his career has been recognized by HBO with a documentary, “Farruko: En Letra de Otro.”
His latest album Gangalee debuted #2 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Songs” chart, entered the “Billboard 200” global chart, and was certified 7x multi-platinum. This album presents essential singles like “Nadie,” “Inolvidable,” “La Cartera” with Bad Bunny, and “Delincuente” with Anuel AA. Likewise, his single “Calma – Remix” with Pedro Capó became an iconic hit of popular reggaeton, which not only received a Latin GRAMMY award but has also been certified as platinum by the RIAA. Additionally, the song received an ASCAP 2020 award and has almost two billion views in its music video. Farruko is characterized by his highly-adaptable skills across musical genres, and his ability to break international barriers with his unique talent. Constantly demonstrating his musical evolution, Farruko reaffirms his position as an artistic powerhouse in the Latin music industry.
About Carbon Fiber Music
Carbon Fiber Music, Inc. (CFM) is a record label specializing in the international Latin market, established in 2014 and founded by international superstar, Farruko, and his manager/entrepreneur Franklin Martinez. Today, Carbon Fiber Music is one of the most respected independent record labels in the music industry and is responsible for the internationalization of multiple artists such as: Farruko, Ankhal, Lary Over, Milly, Akim, Lil Tati, Josephlee, and producers and songwriters: Sharo Towers, K4G K LO K, Ghetto, White Star.
The label is characterized by its mastery of a wide variety of musical styles, which reflect the constant evolution of the Hispanic American youth thanks to its wide and successful catalog that has taken it to win multiple Latin GRAMMYS and tour the world with its artist roster.
Carbon Fiber Music has always distinguished itself for its consistency and the quality of its releases, leading it today to become one of the most recognized and significant brands in Latin Urban music, with more than 3.97 million followers through its social networks and more than one billion views on its official YouTube channel.
Links:
official site | instagram | spotify | youtube | facebook | twitter
PEPAS EP: https://farruko.lnk.to/PepasFarrukoEP
“Baja Cali”: https://youtu.be/FR3o7LZAIKw
“PEPAS” (Remix) ft. Tiësto: https://farruko.lnk.to/PepasTiestoRemix
Watch Farruko perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: https://youtu.be/7V2aGXbaiJo
LA 167: https://Farruko.lnk.to/La167
“El Incomprendido”: https://youtu.be/Zpi7CTDvi1A
“PEPAS” (Remix) ft. David Guetta: https://Farruko.lnk.to/PepasRemix
“PEPAS”: https://farruko.lnk.to/Pepas / https://youtu.be/y8trd3gjJt0
Buy tickets for “LA 167” Tour at www.farruko.com
“PREMIUM”: https://smarturl.it/FarrukoPREMIUM
“La Tóxica”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puugRJxgdt4